I'm looking for a two group commercial machine for a small coffeeshop venture (an old chestnut, I know, but hear me out!)

As we will be sitting towards the quality end of the spectrum, I really want something with good thermal stabillity and the ability easily to change temperature to suit the espresso. The problem is that I don't have the capital to be able to splash out on an LM with PID, at least not initially.

I have been looking at the triple boiler Expobar G10, which seems to have most of the features we want, but is within budget. I've heard a few good things about this machine, but it's not that well known generally.

Can anyone give me any advice on this. I already have some decent Mazzer grinders, so that side of things us sorted.

Here in the States, many people have a) truly loved their Expobar Brewtus models of double-boiler prosumer espresso machines; and b) reported problems with Expobar's "lesser" HX models for home use.

I have never seen a multi-group Expobar machine being used in a café here in the US, nor -- for that matter -- can I recall seeing one in Spain. They may have been there -- Expobar is Spanish, after all -- it's just that I didn't notice them. Saw a lot of Cimbalis, though.

that I am originally interested in....I am desparate as my husband's birthday is coming closer (he would have been the person I ask for advice as he is a coffee lover but I would be giving it away if I ask him!)

Candy the new topic button is on the upper right corner of the thread text box. at the top of the page I am on my cell phone so I am not as through as I normally am. Please read the how to buy an. Espresso machine FAQ under the main heading of. Guides and how to.

In real life, my name isWayne P.Anything I post is personal opinion and is only worth as much as anyone else's personal opinion. YMMV!

The problem you're going to have is that combination machines -- those that claim to produce both espresso and coffee -- generally do neither task very well. The parts are poorly made and inferior to the parts found in separate machines. The grinder in particular is an especially weak link in the chain.

Now, that said, no one is suggesting you need to spend $1,000 -- a number commonly bandied about here. But you might want to consider separate machines. For example, something like this Bonavita Coffee Maker, and maybe a Gaggia Evolution.

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